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Weather & Climate in Herāt, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Area | 55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3482°N, 62.1997°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 97 km | 179 km |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2024 | 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 14 km | 9 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Herāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").